Richland Parish, Louisiana
Richland Parish is a parish located in the North Louisiana Delta Country in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The parish seat and largest community is Rayville. The parish was officially created on September 29, 1868.[1]
| Richland Parish, Louisiana | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Louisiana | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Louisiana Louisiana's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | September 29, 1868 |
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| Seat | Rayville |
| Largest City | Rayville |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
564 sq mi (1,462 km²) 556 sq mi (1,439 km²) 9 sq mi (23 km²), 1.6 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Named for: Fertile (rich) land in the area | |
Richland Parish, Louisiana Media
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References
- ↑ "Richland Parish". Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
